Non-stop flights to Asmara (ASM)
Asmara International Airport is the only airport in Eritrea. In total there are 6 airports around the world that have direct flights to Asmara, spread around 6 cities in 6 countries. Currently, there are no domestic flights to Asmara.
Asmara is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Asmara Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Asmara Best time to visit Asmara Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 60 flights arriving at Asmara Airport, which are 14 flights per week or 2 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Asmara are routes from Port Sudan (PZU) in Sudan and Cairo (CAI) in Egypt. These two routes together are operated 27 times this month, and make up for 45% of all monthly arrivals at Asmara International Airport.
The longest flight to Asmara ASM is departing from Istanbul (IST). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and 50 minutes and covers a distance of 1,894 miles (3,048 km).
List of all direct flights to Asmara
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Asmara, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Asmara.
Airlines flying to Asmara
Currently, there are 5 airlines that fly to Asmara. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all ASM flights:
What is the best time to visit Asmara?
☀️ Hot Mediterranean
The Mediterranean regions near Asmara are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.
Asmara is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.
Business class flights to Asmara
There are 6 airports that have flights to Asmara in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to ASM are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Asmara
The only intercontinental flights to Asmara International Airport (ASM) are from the Middle-East, as of March 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from Europe, the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Asmara
Flydubai: year-round flights from Dubai (DXB).
Flynas: seasonal flights from Jeddah (JED).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round flights from Istanbul (IST).
International flights to Asmara
Flights from Egypt to Asmara
Cairo is the only city in Egypt with direct flights to Asmara. From Cairo, direct flights are offered by Egyptair (Star Alliance).
All flights from Egypt
Flights from Saudi Arabia to Asmara
In Saudi Arabia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Asmara is Jeddah. From Jeddah, direct flights are offered by Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
All flights from Saudi Arabia
Flights from South Sudan to Asmara
There is 1 airport in South Sudan that has a direct connection to Asmara, which is Juba. From Juba, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from South Sudan
Flights from Sudan to Asmara
In Sudan, the only airport that has a direct connection to Asmara is Port Sudan. From Port Sudan, direct flights are offered by Tarco Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
All flights from Sudan
Flights from Turkey to Asmara
Istanbul is the only city in Turkey with direct flights to Asmara. From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Turkey
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Asmara
There is 1 airport in United Arab Emirates that has a direct connection to Asmara, which is Dubai. From Dubai, direct flights are offered by Flydubai.
All flights from United Arab Emirates
Alternative airports near Asmara
Flying to an alternative airport near Asmara could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. In total there are two alternative airports to Asmara (ASM) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Axum (AXU) and Shire (SHC).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Asmara?
There is 1 airport in Asmara: Asmara International Airport (ASM).
What is the best airport to fly into Asmara?
The most convenient airport to fly into Asmara is Asmara International Airport (ASM).
How many airlines fly to Asmara?
There are 5 airlines flying to Asmara from 6 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Asmara?
Turkish Airlines, Egyptair and Flydubai operate most flights to Asmara. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Asmara?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying to Asmara.
How many nonstop flights are there to Asmara?
There are roughly 60 flights arriving at Asmara every month (or 14 flights each week), from a total of 6 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Asmara Airport?
The official name of Asmara Airport is Asmara International Airport.
What is the airport code of Asmara Airport?
The airport code of Asmara Airport is ASM.
What are the most popular flights to Asmara?
Port Sudan, Cairo and Istanbul are the 3 most popular routes to Asmara. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Asmara, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Asmara?
| Port Sudan to Asmara | 1h |
| Cairo to Asmara | 3h |
| Istanbul to Asmara | 4h 50m |
| Jeddah to Asmara | 1h 30m |
| Dubai to Asmara | 3h 50m |
